Markham Hislop

Renewable energy revolution? More like a crawl

Energy transitions are slow and create own technical, economic and social challenges America in 2015 finds itself almost in a new energy reality. It recently became the world’s second–largest extractor of crude oil, and since 2010 has been the leading producer of natural gas, whose abundant and inexpensive supply has been accelerating the retreat from coal as a national source of electric power.  Some see this as

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Natural gas revolution sparks rapid American industrial consumption

Industrial use of natural gas use feedstock growing by 3% annually Thanks to the shale revolution, cheap natural gas is igniting an explosive growth in American industry, which is the fastest growing consumer of natural gas, according to the US Energy Information Administration. A large portion of both consumption and anticipated growth is in the

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Arctic drilling can be responsible, safe – API

API argues for alternative to relief well when undertaking Arctic drilling Arctic drilling for oil and natural gas can be done safely and responsibly, and will strengthen America’s economy and national security, the American Petroleum Institute said in comments to proposed regulations for operations offshore Alaska. “Producing more energy here at home creates new job opportunities and makes

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Nova Scotia bans fracking, allows LNG exports of American fracked gas

US Dept. of Energy approved exports of fracked gas to Nova Scotia, National Energy Board import approval pending Nova Scotia recently passed legislation banning fracking, but is quite happy to approve an $8 million LNG export terminal that will use American fracked natural gas. Pieridae Energy (USA) Ltd. announced Tuesday that the US Department of

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Divestment movement a big joke in both America, Canada

Comedian Scott Vrooman’s promotion of divestment movement amusing bit of schtick, nothing more The divestment movement in Canada and the United States is getting a bit of attention these days. Fortunately, universities, energy investors, and the general public aren’t taking it seriously. Take for example writer and comedian Scott Vrooman. This bright young man has appeared on the

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Clean Power Plan increases use of natural gas for power – study

Clean Power Plan results in more natural gas to generate American electricity A new study says the proposed Clean Power Plan rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will see natural gas overtake coal by 2040, with a significant rise in renewable energy, too. A recently released analysis from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the main compliance strategy to lower

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